Kiani

A Quranic Name for Boys

Meaning: Royal--Princely-- King-like (or Queen-like)

Kiani is variant of Kayani and has the exact same meaning and pronunciation (see below for full meaning). You can use either Kiani or Kayani, both are correct and acceptable. If you like this variant more and you'd like to pronounce it the way it is spelled (different than the original name), this is perfectly acceptable. For more details please see the main entry at: Kayani.

Full Meaning of Kiani

Kiani is an indirect Quranic name for boys that means “royal”, “kingly”. It is derived from the K-W-N (“to be”, “to exist”) root which is used in many places in the Quran.

it does not befit the majesty of God that He should beget a son. Glory be to Him! He is far above that: when He decrees something, He says only, ‘Be!’ and it is. (Quran 19:35)